Domino Effect - Superhero RP
Here you go guys, post your characters for appraisal. I'm working on trying to give the Alignment system / Factions some depth so some adjustments to CSs might have to occur later, sorry guys!
If you have any questions please ask!
Accepted Characters
Mr_Pink - Dr. Donald Sylvian
Another - Rioghnach MacKenzie
Double - Ishmael
Pending Characters
MonkeyBusiness - Rebecca Wright - Bio in Progress
Legion-114 - Ezra Blackwood - Ability in Progress
FAQ
Back Story
Life for a Mutant in the metropolis has improved radically since their first discovery but its by no means perfect. Until a very recently, Mutants had to be checked up on regularly. Much like Nuclear power plants, it only takes an statistically insignificant number of them to go off to convince the public they are unsafe. James "Fast Hands" McDuff, Robineski the Cold, スーパーマン and The Greater Houdini are names etched into the public conscience as evidence that many with power don't have the responsibility. Even when they are using their powers responsibility, many object to the vigilante behaviour, especially when it circumvents the justice of the court. Despite this, this hasn't stopped those with powers who kept them under wrap from thriving in modern day society. Like I said, until very recently.
ORACLE was rolled out to every hospital in US in 1993. ORACLE was the brain child of a mutant arms development company under the bank roll of the government and its purpose was prevent every future category 3 Mutant event ever taking place. For reference:
A category 6 Mutant has an ability that is both self contained and non-destructive, like healing factor or age control
A category 5A Mutant has an ability that is self contained but potentially destructive, like Metal-morphosis
A category 5B Mutant has an ability that is non-destructive but not self contained, AoE Healing
A category 4 Mutant has an ability that is destructive at short range, damaging touch
A category 3 Mutant has an ability that is destructive at long range, fire breathing
From here the categories get a touch obscure as cases are few and far between.
A category 2 Mutant has an ability that threatens many lives simultaneously
A catagory 1 Mutant has an ability that threatens whole countries
A category 0 Mutant has an ability that threatens the entire Earth
While it was first perceived as yet more control of Mutants it later developed that ORACLE would replace many of the restrictions placed on Mutants. A single retinal scan replaced numerous psychiatric tests and visitations. Not much is known about how the system works but to most Mutants, it doesn't matter. All category 3 and above mutants now enjoy more or less the same rights and freedoms as non-mutants and any dependencies are well on the way to being ironed out.
Plot
When the Historians read back on the events that are about to occur they find it all started at an election rally in New York. Today, Mutants and non-mutants gathered to hear from Caitlyn Curie, a pro-mutant Republican candidate. While many are there in support, there are a few that aren't. In the days and weeks leading up to the event many groups and organisations have spoken out. The "Homo Sapien Interest Council" says it will be protesting the event as Curie's views are not in the US' best interests and in stark contrast to her own. The "Genodivergent Justice League" will be staging their own demonstration to highlight that Curie hasn't gone far enough.
You attended this event along side the masses and you play a part in how it unfolds.
Life for a Mutant in the metropolis has improved radically since their first discovery but its by no means perfect. Until a very recently, Mutants had to be checked up on regularly. Much like Nuclear power plants, it only takes an statistically insignificant number of them to go off to convince the public they are unsafe. James "Fast Hands" McDuff, Robineski the Cold, スーパーマン and The Greater Houdini are names etched into the public conscience as evidence that many with power don't have the responsibility. Even when they are using their powers responsibility, many object to the vigilante behaviour, especially when it circumvents the justice of the court. Despite this, this hasn't stopped those with powers who kept them under wrap from thriving in modern day society. Like I said, until very recently.
ORACLE was rolled out to every hospital in US in 1993. ORACLE was the brain child of a mutant arms development company under the bank roll of the government and its purpose was prevent every future category 3 Mutant event ever taking place. For reference:
A category 6 Mutant has an ability that is both self contained and non-destructive, like healing factor or age control
A category 5A Mutant has an ability that is self contained but potentially destructive, like Metal-morphosis
A category 5B Mutant has an ability that is non-destructive but not self contained, AoE Healing
A category 4 Mutant has an ability that is destructive at short range, damaging touch
A category 3 Mutant has an ability that is destructive at long range, fire breathing
From here the categories get a touch obscure as cases are few and far between.
A category 2 Mutant has an ability that threatens many lives simultaneously
A catagory 1 Mutant has an ability that threatens whole countries
A category 0 Mutant has an ability that threatens the entire Earth
While it was first perceived as yet more control of Mutants it later developed that ORACLE would replace many of the restrictions placed on Mutants. A single retinal scan replaced numerous psychiatric tests and visitations. Not much is known about how the system works but to most Mutants, it doesn't matter. All category 3 and above mutants now enjoy more or less the same rights and freedoms as non-mutants and any dependencies are well on the way to being ironed out.
Plot
When the Historians read back on the events that are about to occur they find it all started at an election rally in New York. Today, Mutants and non-mutants gathered to hear from Caitlyn Curie, a pro-mutant Republican candidate. While many are there in support, there are a few that aren't. In the days and weeks leading up to the event many groups and organisations have spoken out. The "Homo Sapien Interest Council" says it will be protesting the event as Curie's views are not in the US' best interests and in stark contrast to her own. The "Genodivergent Justice League" will be staging their own demonstration to highlight that Curie hasn't gone far enough.
You attended this event along side the masses and you play a part in how it unfolds.
0. Global Rules Apply
1. High-Casual / Low-Advanced - A few well written paragraphs required
2. OOC must be kept polite
3. No Godmodding
4. No Meta-gaming
5. No Mary/Gary Sue
6. My word is Law
1. High-Casual / Low-Advanced - A few well written paragraphs required
2. OOC must be kept polite
3. No Godmodding
4. No Meta-gaming
5. No Mary/Gary Sue
6. My word is Law
Character Sheet
Name:
Nickname/Alias: Optional
Age:
Alignment: Click link if unsure.
Lawful/Chaotic Bias? L N C
Good/Evil Bias? G N B
Mutant/Human Bias? M N H
Appearance: Paragraph or Picture, doesn't matter which.
Personality:
Back story:
Ability: The vaguer the ability, the more I'll place restrictions later so go into detail please. You can be a non-mutant if you please.
Equipment:
Other Notes:
Name:
Nickname/Alias: Optional
Age:
Alignment: Click link if unsure.
Lawful/Chaotic Bias? L N C
Good/Evil Bias? G N B
Mutant/Human Bias? M N H
Appearance: Paragraph or Picture, doesn't matter which.
Personality:
Back story:
Ability: The vaguer the ability, the more I'll place restrictions later so go into detail please. You can be a non-mutant if you please.
Equipment:
Other Notes:
HSIC - Homo Sapien Interest Council - Looking to keep humans in a position of power over mutants
GJL - Genodiversity Justice League - Looking to usurp the power of humans and make them 2nd class citizens
ANON - Anonymous - Looking only to spread lulz and fight tight asses
GREEN - The Green Party - Looking for equality for all, but only by the book
SORDR - Secret Order - not much is known except their desire to game the system, what ever it is.
GJL - Genodiversity Justice League - Looking to usurp the power of humans and make them 2nd class citizens
ANON - Anonymous - Looking only to spread lulz and fight tight asses
GREEN - The Green Party - Looking for equality for all, but only by the book
SORDR - Secret Order - not much is known except their desire to game the system, what ever it is.
@Mr_pinkAlignment is like D&D alignment, its a representation of your character psyche, which tells people how you'll react to a situation and who he's likely to get on with. For most D&D Alignments there is a TVTropes page which breaks down what sort of characters fit in each group.
Unlike D&D Alignment, which is 2D, mine is 3D. it was the result of not wanting to enforce Pro-mutant is good, Pro-human is bad morality on everyone so in addition to your D&D alignment, you have your Mutant/Human Bias.
Behold.
Factions are groups of people with similar goals and similar psyches, the accepted psyches for that faction are denoted by the colours. This probably won't make a lot of sense to most people but its more for me than you guys anyway. An example might help. If your character is Chaotic Good and Pro-Mutant, you'll likely sympathise GJL or ANON. If your character is Chaotic Good and Pro-Human, you'll likely sympathise HSIC or ANON.
Mr. Pink, to me your character sounds more Neutral Good with No Bias (NGN) than NNN, LGN or LNN. This means he'll likely have sympathy with the GREEN party, who on this occasion have gotten it right, Mutants and Humans should be equal and this equality should be acquired by lawful means.
Currently I'm not terribly happy about how the Factions line up. GREEN and SORDR only really exist to provide everyone with a Faction to rally behind but I can imagine a SORDR existing atleast. GREEN is sort of all law abiding citizens, which isn't really a faction. I'd also like more cross over so everyone has more choice, but that means either factions aren't picky about their members or there is an unrealistic number of factions.
I'm thinking factions will provide bonuses and unbonuses to characters that champion them which could add another layer to the RP, but that would only be relevant if people had more choice factions, so we'll see.
Please everyone, feel free to contribute.
Also this world needs more JoJo, its really not popular enough.
Unlike D&D Alignment, which is 2D, mine is 3D. it was the result of not wanting to enforce Pro-mutant is good, Pro-human is bad morality on everyone so in addition to your D&D alignment, you have your Mutant/Human Bias.
Behold.
Factions are groups of people with similar goals and similar psyches, the accepted psyches for that faction are denoted by the colours. This probably won't make a lot of sense to most people but its more for me than you guys anyway. An example might help. If your character is Chaotic Good and Pro-Mutant, you'll likely sympathise GJL or ANON. If your character is Chaotic Good and Pro-Human, you'll likely sympathise HSIC or ANON.
Mr. Pink, to me your character sounds more Neutral Good with No Bias (NGN) than NNN, LGN or LNN. This means he'll likely have sympathy with the GREEN party, who on this occasion have gotten it right, Mutants and Humans should be equal and this equality should be acquired by lawful means.
Currently I'm not terribly happy about how the Factions line up. GREEN and SORDR only really exist to provide everyone with a Faction to rally behind but I can imagine a SORDR existing atleast. GREEN is sort of all law abiding citizens, which isn't really a faction. I'd also like more cross over so everyone has more choice, but that means either factions aren't picky about their members or there is an unrealistic number of factions.
I'm thinking factions will provide bonuses and unbonuses to characters that champion them which could add another layer to the RP, but that would only be relevant if people had more choice factions, so we'll see.
Please everyone, feel free to contribute.
Also this world needs more JoJo, its really not popular enough.
